Got Norman 23 ‘ cruiser.. 1975 with a “special edition” 25 HP outboard.. erm could you tell me if this boat is a collectors piece or just another 23” please.
I don't think ANY Norman would be a collector's piece to be auctioned for a fortune in Sothebys. I'd say a standard Norman probably many times updated/modified in little ways by previous owners.
Just tell him ALL boats are special when they are cherished and used to the fullest extent possible. This looks a nice example which will have given its owners much pleasure over nearly five decades and can continue to do so for many more years.